Word: curleyism
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Sporting a hole around second base big enough to drive through in a Mack truck, the Funsters lost a three run lead in the final innings as their opponents capitalized on infield hits and wild throws. Manager, Bob Curley, ended the contest in the last of the seventh, when his bounding ball over second went for a single to score the tie-breaking run from third...
...Curley Lacked Stuff...
...Curley started on the mound for Dudley but lacked his usual stuff as Dunster tallied six times in the first four frames. Marty Greeley replaced him in the fifth and went on to receive credit for the win. Landon Clay went all the way for the Funsters and pitched well, allowing few earned runs and becoming the victim of numerous infield hits and misplays by his teammates...
...Crichton, of the losers, who stroked a double and a long triple, while turning in a fine job in the field at first base. Paul Kelley led the Commuters at the plate with three infield safties, while Curley shared RBI honors with Art Bauman and Dick Steuer of Dunster, each with two apiece. Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 r h e Dunster 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 7 6 4 Dudley...
...Curley, the modest mentor of the Dudley forces, attributes the success of his club to tight fielding in the clutches and powerful hitting by catcher Dave Bishop, left fielder Ed Haley, and second sacker Andy Lewis. He also praises the fine play of utility infielder Bob Entwhistle, "who will stand ready Wednesday to bridge any gap in the defense...